Number: RL34267
Title: Federal Land Ownership: Constitutional Authority and the History of Acquisition, Disposal, and Retention
Authors: Kristina Alexander, American Law Division; Ross W. Gorte, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report describes practices and authority for federal land ownership and retention. It presents background on disposal, withdrawal, and retention policies. The report concludes with a summary of the "Sagebrush Rebellion" (efforts to force divestiture of the federal lands) and issues for Congress on disposing or retaining federal lands.
Pages: 14
Date: December 3, 2007